Meta Employment Services is hiring: Job Developer

Meta Employment Services is seeking a dedicated and experienced Job Developer to join our team. This role is essential in building community and employer partnerships to promote job seekers and place them in meaningful employment.

Please note: This position is offered as a contract that ends on June 19, 2026 with the possibility of extension.

Job Title: Job Developer
Reports to: Site/Program Supervisor

Position Summary:

The Job Developer is responsible for facilitating community and employer partnerships with the goal of promoting job seekers and placing them in employment.

This position is offered as a 1 year-contract with the possibility of becoming a permanent role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain a database comprised of employer/recruiter contact information.
• Foster relationships with employers to identify recruitment gaps and secure placement opportunities for job seekers including
  job trials, job shadowing, and temporary/long-term employment.
• Adhere to program eligibility guidelines while negotiating training incentives with employers and completing related
  documentation and follow-ups.
• Collaborate with counselling team to identify job seekers attributes/skills to develop strategies to increase employability.
• Research and identify both public and non-public job openings and share them with the rest of the team.
• Coordinate hosted career fairs as well as participate in recruitment initiatives hosted by employers or other community
  organizations.
• Support job seekers during the recruitment process including conducting mock interviews, coaching for specific job
  opportunities and when appropriate, offering in-person support during job interviews.
• Maintain accurate records (files and/or database) on regards to job placements and provide appropriate feedback to the
  counselling team as needed.
• Collaborate with other program staff to develop strategies to meet contractual program obligations.
• Must be familiar with labour market trends and able to research and share labour market information with the rest of the team.
• Market and promote agency through participation in job fairs, community board involvement and professional and/or business
  associations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a similar role (recruiting, sales, community outreach).
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills/ a team player that can accept responsibility and cooperate with others to accomplish
  organizational goals.
• Advanced computer skills and effective research skills utilizing internet resources.
• Strong marketing skills, customer service and networking.
• Ability to negotiate, problem solve and effectively work under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail with ability to produce grammatically accurate emails, letters and informal
  communications.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Reliable transportation and a clear criminal record check (including vulnerable sector screening).

Additional Notes:

• Travel outside the office will be necessary.
• May require non-standard working hours (evenings & weekends).
• Must have the ability to work from home as needed.

Office Locations:

• Whitby Office: 6-15 Thickson Road N., Whitby ON L1N 8W7
  

Website:

www.metaservices.ca

About Meta Employment Services:

META Vocational Services Inc. is a registered charity committed to helping job seekers find meaningful employment and supporting employers in finding the right candidates.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of job seekers in our community!